Archive for July, 2017

Decorating can be a fun and exciting way to express your personal style and creativity. Each homeowner has the opportunity to show off their unique taste with their home decor. If you are looking for new ways to decorate, we have four quick tips for decorating this summer.

Decorating Tips & Tricks:

Patterns. Homeowners may be scared of using too many patterns in their home and avoid using them all together. We recommend embracing patterns in your decor by accenting the room with a statement patterned piece. If you are up for a challenge, use two different patterns in one room. You may be surprised with the beautiful outcome. A floral chair can pair well with a polka-dot lamp. If you are nervous, we recommend using the same base color in different pattern pieces to help them go with each other. The same base color will make it easy on the eyes.

Pastel Colors. Pastel colors are back and taking the interior design industry by storm. From appliances to decorations, pastels can make a subtle statement on your room’s design. If you are into neutrals, pastels can provide the pop of color you are looking for in your room. You can even gain inspiration from a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Mirrors. Mirrors are the perfect decorative piece for any room! From your bedroom to living room, mirrors make quite the impression on your rooms decor. Shop for antique mirrors or your local thrift shop to transform a mirror to fit your unique style.

Walls. Your walls can be so much more than just a simple paint color. From chalkboard paint to stencils, you can recreate your current space into something spectacular. Try adding a chalkboard wall into your kitchen for a unique grocery list. Also, you can try incorporating a beautiful stenciled wall as an accent to any room in your house.

We hope you enjoyed these quick and easy tips for decorating your house. The final step in home decor is brand flooring from Dolphin Carpet & Tile. With a wide selection at an affordable price, we are proud to be one of the top flooring providers. Call us at (1-800-NEWFLOOR) or visit or showroom for more information. We look forward to working with you.

Blue is a very popular color used in homes on or near a body of water. This is for good reason. Blue is associated with water.

Color schemes done in blue are very versatile. They can be paired with greens or different shades of blue. Schematics can be kept understated by pairing blues with monochromatic colors like white, cream or gray. The color scheme shown has a very spa-like look and feel.

A calm look can easily be created by using soft blues or subdued blue/greens. This color scheme creates a calming effect. Soft blues are perfect for homes on the water. It creates a way to bring the outdoors in. Homes on the ocean can really benefit from a soft and understated blue color scheme. Add some bright green accents to add a pop of color. Green is the great accent for calm blue schemes. It further reinforces bringing the outdoors in.

Notice in the photo that the color of the outdoors is literally flooding indoors and on to the walls. The white floor and ceiling is paired with white lighting; which mirrors the white clouds. White accent pieces flow perfectly in this interior. Blue paint creates the calm and the white adds a crispness.

Black and white art is framed in black and creates a nice contrast on the wall. The contrast is subtle but effective. The art does not simply get lost in this vast space. It is accentuated and noticeable.

For a more exciting blue color scheme, consider the tips below. There are ways to dress up soft blues, or be more dramatic with bolder shades of blue!

Create an exciting look by using bright royal blues. For a bright room add coral as the accent color. Coral is a complementary color of blue. Other exciting accent colors that work well are green and orange. To create excitement, use complimentary colors with blue, in the accents.

Metallics such as chrome, nickel or gold look wonderful with blue color schemes. Metals dress up the blue; adding class and glamour to the look.

If you have children or care for them on a regular basis, chances are that they’ve had a treat or two after their lunch or dinner. While they may have sat dutifully at the table like you asked them to for the main meal, if their dessert is more portable they’re usually out of there and already on the go. This may not be that big of an issue but once you step away from the main eating area you risk making a mess in a different part of the house. Children are magnets for messes when it comes to food-related spills and stains so it probably isn’t a surprise when you find spots on your carpet here and there that have been visited by the Candy Fairy. It’s bright, it’s sticky and it’s not as easily removed as you were hoping. What to do now? Here are a few tips to help you get that solid sugar off your carpets.

Tackling the large pieces is first on your list. It will be easier to get deeper into the fibers once you have cleared away all the debris first. It is very important that you use cold water for this process. Warm or hot water will only cause the sugar to stain the carpet even more and it will set. Just as you would clean your dark clothing with cold water, do the same with the candy. Let the water dissolve the pieces for several minutes and then gently pull the larger bits away from your carpet fibers. For stubborn pieces, you can try scraping them away with a kitchen utensil. Once you’ve done all you can with the larger parts, you can start treating the stain itself.

As far as cleaners go, the gentler the better. You don’t want to have to use anything harsh on your carpet and risk creating a new stain while trying to remove the old stain. A great choice would be a gentle carpet cleaner or one that is formulated to clean pet odors and stains. This is especially helpful as it will be safer chemical-wise for children and pets while it is drying. Use your carpet cleaner as directed on the package. If you need just a little more help to bring the stain up, moisten a cloth with white vinegar and blot the carpet gently.

If the stain is stubborn and won’t pull up, a citrus cleaner can be employed. Spot test a section of the carpet that is out of the way to be sure that it will not damage the material. Once you’ve lifted the stain, blot it with a dry towel and let it air dry.